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New ChatGPT Predicts the Price of XRP, PEPE, Shiba Inu by the End of 2026

ChatGPT is a powerful AI that can give you recipes, teach you tricks, and yes, even spit out price predictions. So we asked the new GPT 5.2 to forecast prices for XRP, PEPE, and Shiba Inu in 2026, and the results were pretty interesting. Below is ChatGPT’s dual-scenario outlook, breaking down...

, by Ahmed Balaha

Best Crypto to Buy Now 1 January – XRP, Solana, Dogecoin

2026 is finally here, and crypto holders are heading into the new year with renewed hope that it will be better than 2025, especially for altcoins. XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin are currently among the top assets to watch as potential best crypto to buy. With Bitcoin holding around $87.5K, most...

, by Ahmed Balaha

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Worst Q4 Since 2018 Ends – Analysts See BTC Stabilizing Between $80K and $140K in 2026

The second-worst Q4 for Bitcoin on record just concluded after the leading crypto asset finished the last quarter of 2025 with a -23% decline, a concerning performance last witnessed in 2018 when Bitcoin tumbled 42% in a single quarter. However, Bitcoin price prediction indicators suggest 2026...

, by Anas Hassan

Trust Wallet Goes Dark on Chrome – $7M Hack Victims Left Waiting for Claims Tool

Trust Wallet users affected by a recent browser extension hack are facing fresh delays after the wallet provider confirmed that its Chrome extension has been temporarily removed from the Chrome Web Store. This resulted in slowing the rollout of a key claims verification tool tied to the...

, by Hassan Shittu

Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining but Bans It as Payment – What’s the Catch?

Turkmenistan has taken a rare step by legalizing cryptocurrency mining and exchange operations, while at the same time drawing a hard line against the use of digital assets as a form of payment. The move, signed into law by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in late November and taking effect on...

, by Hassan Shittu

India’s RBI Warns: CBDCs Must Replace Stablecoins to Prevent Financial Chaos

India’s central bank has warned that the growing use of privately issued stablecoins could threaten financial stability and undermine trust in money, arguing that central bank digital currencies should take precedence if countries want to avoid systemic risks. The warning came in the Reserve...

, by Hassan Shittu

Bitcoin Market Hits Stalemate as On-chain Data Shows Equilibrium

As 2026 begins, Bitcoin (BTC) is locked in a state of equilibrium, with on-chain data revealing a tense balance between sellers taking profits and persistent demand from long-term holders. After a volatile 2025, BTC has stalled near the $88,000 mark, and key metrics show a market lacking a...

, by David Pokima

Base Creator Coin Crashes 67% in Hours – Nick Shirley’s $9M Token Proves “It Just Didn’t Work”

The rapid rise and collapse of a creator token tied to YouTuber Nick Shirley is fueling renewed debate over whether “creator coins” can deliver lasting on-chain activity, even when backed by viral attention and major platforms. The token, launched on Coinbase-backed Ethereum layer-2 network...

, by Hassan Shittu

Vitalik Buterin Pushes Ethereum to Prioritize Long-Term Goals Over Trend Chasing in 2026

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has urged the Ether blockchain community to focus on foundational goals rather than chasing fleeting trends in a New Year address posted January 1. "Ethereum needs to do more to meet its own stated goals. Not the quest of 'winning the next meta' regardless...

, by Anas Hassan

2025 Ended in Red: Bitcoin ETFs Bled $348M on Final Trading Day

Bitcoin spot ETFs closed 2025's final trading session with $348 million in net outflows across all 12 funds, while Bitcoin itself settled at $87,496, down 6% from its $93,381 year-end 2024 price. The bearish year-end momentum extended across crypto investment products, with Ethereum ETFs...

, by Anas Hassan

New Crypto Tax Rules Hit 40+ Countries as HMRC Targets Exchanges

A sweeping crackdown on crypto tax evasion took effect Thursday as the UK and 47 other countries launched mandatory transaction reporting for digital assets under new OECD-developed rules. According to Financial Times, major crypto exchanges must now collect complete transaction records for UK...

, by Anas Hassan

Tether Now Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Holder After $876M Buying Spree

Tether acquired 8,888 bitcoin in the fourth quarter of 2025, lifting its total holdings to 96,185 BTC, valued at $8.42 billion, and making it the fifth-largest bitcoin wallet globally. The $876 million purchase reinforces the stablecoin issuer's commitment to converting profits into bitcoin...

, by Anas Hassan

Chainlink Extends Lead in On-chain Finance as Institutional Adoption Grows

Chainlink said it has strengthened its position as the industry-standard infrastructure for on-chain finance in 2025, as governments, banks, and asset managers increasingly adopted its technology to move real-world financial activity onto blockchains, according to a blog post published by the...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

Is Bitcoin Disqualifying Strategy From S&P 500? Peter Schiff Thinks So

Peter Schiff has once again criticized Strategy’s Bitcoin-heavy corporate approach, raising fresh questions about whether the company’s performance would even qualify it for inclusion in the S&P 500. In a post on X, the economist argued that if Strategy were part of the benchmark index, its...

, by Hassan Shittu

XRP Price Prediction: Exchanges Are Running Out of XRP – Explosive Price Action Coming?

XRP just hit an eight-year low in terms of supply available on exchanges. Fewer coins on exchanges usually signal accumulation as price hits new lows. This long-term accumulation is mainly supported by ETFs, which have now recorded over $1.4B in inflows since launch. That represents almost...

, by Ahmed Balaha

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Spot ETFs Just Snapped a 7-Day Losing Streak – Hidden Bull Market Starting by Institutions?

Spot Bitcoin ETFs just broke a 7-day losing streak with $355M in inflows. Discover why BlackRock is buying and what improving liquidity means for BTC's price.

, by Arslan Butt

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